1920 China 10 Cash – Crossed Flags, NGC MS62 BN
The 1920 Republic of China 10 Cash is an attractive early Republican-era coin featuring the distinctive crossed-flags design associated with China’s coinage following the establishment of the Republic. Dated 1920, this issue belongs to the period of the Republic of China from 1912 to 1949. The Smithsonian’s National Numismatic Collection also identifies a 1920 Chinese 10 Cash featuring crossed flags and Republic of China legends.
The obverse features two crossed national flags, accompanied by decorative rosettes and Chinese inscriptions identifying the Republic of China. Depending on the specific variety, the crossed-flags design was used across several closely related 10 Cash issues of the period. The reverse typically displays agricultural imagery, including wheat or a grain design, together with the English legend “THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA” and “TEN CASH.”
This example has been professionally certified MS62 BN by NGC. The MS62 grade indicates a Mint State coin with no wear from circulation, while the BN (Brown) designation indicates predominantly brown coloration on the copper surfaces.
According to the supplied NGC population information, 50 examples are graded MS62 BN, with only 15 examples graded higher. This makes the coin a particularly interesting certified example for collectors seeking high-grade Republican China copper.
The 1920 10 Cash is a fascinating piece of early 20th-century Chinese numismatic history, combining the symbolism of the new Republic with traditional agricultural imagery. Its crossed-flags design, early Republican dating, and NGC MS62 BN certification make it an excellent addition to a collection of Chinese coinage, Republic of China issues, or world copper coins.
